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Andorra in August

Great month. Busiest summer month with Spanish and French holidaymakers; start hikes early.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Crowds
High
Andorra
Prices
High
Andorra

Verdict

GreatVoykit month rating for Andorra

Busiest summer month with Spanish and French holidaymakers; start hikes early.

Is another month better than August?

No other month rates higher than August for Andorra in this guide.

Weather in August

  • Valleys (1,000–1,500 m) · Andorra la Vella, Escaldes, La Massana, Encampbest weather

    Cold, sunny winters with some snow in town; warm summer days and cool nights. Afternoon thunderstorms in July–August.

  • High mountains (2,000 m+) · Grandvalira, Ordino Arcalís, Coma Pedrosabest weather

    Ski season roughly early December to April; high trails clear of snow from late June. Lightning on ridges in summer afternoons.

  • Andorra la Vella25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 8 rain days
  • Arinsal27 °C (81 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 12 rain days
  • Canillo27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 8 rain days
  • Encamp27 °C (81 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days
  • La Massana24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ordino27 °C (81 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pal24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pas de la Casa27 °C (81 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 12 rain days
  • Sant Julia de Loria26 °C (79 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 8 rain days
  • Soldeu26 °C (79 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Parish festivals (festes majors)

    Jul–Aug

    Dances and street parties in each parish.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Andorra
High
Prices · Andorra
High

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Andorra, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Great

    Jun: Great

  • Crowds

    Aug: High

    Jun: Low

  • Prices

    Aug: High

    Jun: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 1

    Jun: 0

August: Busiest summer month with Spanish and French holidaymakers; start hikes early.

June: Hiking opens up; wildflowers; high passes may still hold snow early in the month.

Andorra: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Where to go in August

Rated best or good this month

  • Valleys (1,000–1,500 m)

    Best weather of the year (Andorra la Vella, Escaldes, La Massana, Encamp)

  • High mountains (2,000 m+)

    Best weather of the year (Grandvalira, Ordino Arcalís, Coma Pedrosa)

  • Andorra la Vella

    Busy; hotels fill.

  • Arinsal

    Best months: Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hiking)

  • Canillo

    Best months: Jun–Sep for hiking, Dec–Feb for skiing

  • Encamp

    Best months: Jun–Sep for hiking, Dec–Feb for ski access via the gondola

  • La Massana

    Best months: Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hiking)

  • Ordino

    Best months: Jun–Sep

  • Pal

    Best months: Jun–Sep for hiking; Dec–Mar for skiing

  • Pas de la Casa

    Best months: Jan–Mar (ski), Dec–Apr (snow) and Jun–Aug (shopping)

  • Sant Julia de Loria

    Best months: May–Sep